A SWAT standoff in North Austin led to an arrest after a man allegedly assaulted a woman in her apartment on Brown Lane. The area was closed and residents told to stay indoors during the operation.

ICE arrested a previously deported Surenos gang member, Gerardo Cesar Ramirez-Garza, who faces probation revocation for narcotics and has a history of reentry after deportation.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Audrey O'Neill as the new Commissioner of the Texas DFPS, citing her extensive experience within the department and her professional qualifications. Her term lasts until 2027.

Brandon Thompson is charged with first-degree murder after a violent incident near Zilker Park, with previous charges for attempted capital murder and burglary.

Austin's Economic Development Dept launches a free Nonprofit Fundamentals Week with courses on nonprofit skills, offering a certificate upon completion.

Jerry Hernandez is to be sentenced for his guilty plea in the deadly Hays CISD bus crash that left two dead and injured others, after admitting to driving under the influence of drugs.

TxDOT signal technician DeMarcus Horton maintains traffic systems in North Texas, balancing safety and work-life, as part of an essential but unnoticed crew.

Governor Greg Abbott distributed funds to flood victims in Leander, Texas, with help from the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and funds raised by a George Strait concert.

Governor Abbott appointed Scott Olguin to the Texas Real Estate Commission, with his term lasting until 2031. Olguin has a diverse background, including volunteering and governance roles.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a warm week with sunny skies, high temps near mid-90s, and minimal rain chances, according to the National Weather Service.

Yael Williams Jr. has been indicted on seven federal charges related to multiple armed robberies in Austin, including Hobbs Act robbery and firearm offenses.

Royce Loggins received a 40-year sentence for the murder of DoorDash driver Shawn Joseph, with digital detective work and multi-agency cooperation key to the conviction.

A Honduran man with a prior sexual assault conviction was sentenced to 21 months for illegal re-entry into the U.S.